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Egg Cup

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass egg cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a rounded body with vertical oval indentations around the top. The base is flared with a scalloped design. The cup sits on a plain white surface with a subtle shadow to the right. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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